Detail of proposed NP Greenway Trail alignment.

Portland Parks and Recreation has posted maps of the proposed alignment (PDF) of the North Portland Greenway Trail along with an online comment form to gauge public feedback about the routes. The City has been working with an advisory committee since January to come up with the precise alignment for the future 10-mile path that will connect the north end of the Eastbank Esplanade (near the Steel Bridge) to Kelley Point Park.

Reviews on the proposed alignment are coming back mixed. While there's excitement to see progress on this project, I've gotten several emails of concern about the path's southern segments. Below I'll take you through the alignment maps and then share the concerns I've heard. (Please note: The orange dotted line is for a different trail project.) (more...)

Take a second to imagine this: A paved trail that connects Cathedral Park (under the St. Johns Bridge) with the Eastbank Esplanade! Monday night, 30 people put that image into motion by attending the first public meeting of the Friends of North Portland Willamette Greenway Trail.

The "Friends of the Greenway" told us about their vision for the trail and asked for our feedback and input. We heard that northern sections of the trail could be funded "sooner rather than later" and that with enough involvement and participation from the public, additional portions of the trail (which would help fill a large gap in the 40 Mile Loop) could become a reality.
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